Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda. Join us as a Senior Manager, Global Publications in our Cambridge, MA office.

H ere, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Senior Manager, Global Publications working on the Medical Affairs team, you will be empowered to make meaningful contributions, and a typical day will include:

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Senior Manager, Global Publications is responsible for publication development for programs that are in phase 1 or higher. This position requires a strong scientific and analytical background, preferably in life sciences, and excellent project management skills. The person in this job is expected to perform well in a matrix environment.

The primary role of the Senior Manager, Global Publications is to support the development and execution of Takeda Oncology publications for brigatinib and pipeline molecules. The Senior Manager, Global Publications will lead the publication planning team, contribute to the development of publications, and be responsible for driving the publication process and ensuring compliance with global standards, and ensuring accuracy of publications.

The Senior Manager, Global Publications will work with cross functional stakeholders including members of R&D, Translational Medicine, and Outcomes Research to plan and execute publications. This individual will also be responsible for managing the medical writing agency and for ensuring the quality of Takeda Oncology publications.

The Senior Manager, Global Publications is also responsible for understanding the disease landscape and competition for the compounds they work with. They will work with the Competitive Intelligence group and Medical Affairs Medical Communications colleagues to analyze congress abstracts and presentations—a role that will require this individual to be a subject matter expert.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Publication development and management – early and late phase projects

Work with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to lead the development, management, and execution of strategic publication plans

Excellent ability to interpret and present scientific and clinical trial data to a variety of audiences, along with a strong understanding of statistics

Excellent writing skills coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of the publication process and publication guidelines, along with careful attention to detail

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education and Experience:

Required:

Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in a scientific discipline

2+ years of experience with the development and execution of medical publications, including medical writing experience, within medical affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or within a medical communications agency is essential

Understating of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management

Working experience in cross-functional teams within the pharmaceutical or related industry

Competencies:

Strategic Approach: Ability to identify opportunities and anticipate changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environment

Collaboration: Ability to cultivate a broad network of relationships throughout the organization, connecting global, regional and local organizations. Requires experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve results